‘There’s also the chance that other players will have to quarantine as a result of contract tracing from Kroft’s diagnosis.’
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Bills tight end Tyler Kroft tests positive for COVID-19
‘This marks the second positive COVID case for the team in the last week, as T.J. Yeldon was added to the list last Sunday. Per league protocol, if Kroft experienced symptoms, he’d have to sit out at least 10 days after symptoms first appeared, which means he may miss Buffalo’s first home playoff game next weekend.’
Tyler Kroft placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list + four players elevated for Bills vs. Dolphins
‘The Bills have elevated the following players from the practice squad for tomorrow’s game: TE Nate Becker, CB Dane Jackson, DE Mike Love and RB Antonio Williams.’
What Bills fans need to know about the 2020 AFC playoff picture | Week 17
‘The first is simple. Beat the Dolphins, and the Bills clinch the No. 2 seed and a second home playoff game should they advance past the wild-card round. If the Bills lose to the Dolphins, they would still clinch the No. 2 seed with a Browns win against the Steelers.’
Bills vs. Dolphins | NFL game predictions | Week 17
‘If the Bills win this, they will lock up the second seed. Josh Allen is playing great right now, but the Miami defense has been outstanding. This will be a real challenge for the Buffalo offense. The problem is Miami’s offense is struggling with Tua Tagovailoa. Buffalo will take advantage of that and win this one to get the second seed.’
Bills vs. Dolphins Week 17 | How to watch, stream and listen
‘In addition to Buffalo and Miami, the game will air throughout the state of Florida and in Fresno, California.’
Bills Today | 6 milestones that can be reached in Buffalo’s regular season finale
‘With a win today, the Bills would finish 13-3 and tie the franchise record for wins in a season (also had 13 in 1990 & 1991). The Bills would also be victorious in their final six games of the season and post the best finish to a season ever (won last 4 games in 1973 & 1993).’
Take Five: Stay healthy should be Bills’ only goal for season-finale
‘Either way, the priority is for everyone, including the backups, to emerge without injury. Though a Bills win assures them of a No. 2 playoff seed, it is not valuable enough to risk losing players for the games that truly matter. Besides, the Pittsburgh Steelers could hand the Bills the No. 2 spot by losing to the Cleveland Browns.’
The Editorial Board: Bills fans must beware living room spread of the coronavirus
‘The greater dangers are lurking inside our homes. If Bills fans let down their guard and host gatherings with friends and family, it will lead to more community spread of Covid-19. Count on it. It will happen.’
Fake Josh Allen jerseys, knock-off Sabres apparel nabbed by customs officers
‘The 17 jersey was among counterfeit items spotted by Customs officers at a mail-sorting hub in Rochester during the last few weeks. They also found a fake Tre’Davious White No. 27 jersey and Sabres’ apparel.’
Bills shouldn’t risk resting starters
‘The Dolphins (10-5) would own a playoff berth if the season ended today, but they’re one of five teams with the same record vying for four spots. Thus, with a loss, Miami must hope for a defeat by Indianapolis (home versus Jacksonville, 1-14), Cleveland (home against Pittsburgh, 12-3), Baltimore at Cincinnati (4-10-1) or Tennessee at Houston (4-11).’
John Brown activated off Covid list, Bills make number of Friday roster moves
‘The Bills have been busy in the past few days making some adjustments to their roster. After losing receiver Jake Kumerow to the New Orleans Saints – who claimed him off waivers after the team released him to make room for Brown – Buffalo has signed receivers Gary Jennings and J.J. Nelson to their practice squad.’
Bills’ A.J. Epenesa has earned prominent role in unusual rookie season
‘“He dropped that extra weight and he’s a totally different player in a lot of ways than he was at Iowa,” Frazier said this week after the Bills’ 38-9 victory over the New England Patriots. “And it’s because his body has changed. That quickness and explosion that some people were worried about – he has it. And we’re the beneficiaries of it. He shows flashes of it and the more he plays the more comfortable he gets.”’
Bills’ Josh Allen more talented than Trevor Lawrence, says Greg Cosell
‘“You know, when he throws that firm touch ball to Dawson Knox this past week (vs. New England) right over the underneath coverage, that’s not a throw he would have made–I’m sure you guys would agree–his rookie year or even the first 10 games last year,” said Cosell. “That throw against the Niners to Gabriel Davis where he threw it just over Fred Warner. He would have never made that throw a year ago. So now you’re dealing with a guy who is much better in the details and the nuances of the position instead of being a thrower he’s developing into a passer so you’re dealing with a really high level talent.”’
Dolphins must solve Josh Allen riddle to produce win needed for playoff berth
‘“The quarterback is playing outstanding,” Dolphins defensive coordinator Josh Boyer said, referring to Allen, who has a 106.4 passer rating, which ranks him fifth in the NFL, behind Aaron Rodgers, DeShaun Watson, Patrick Mahomes and Ryan Tannehill. “He’s extremely athletic. He can stand in the pocket and make all the throws. He can move and make all the throws. He’s been productive in both areas.”’